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UPSC daily news summary — 20 October 2026

Key developments today include the activation of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, a proposed central AgriPV scheme to boost dual land-use solar energy, and the launch of a unified digital agri-welfare portal.

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1 international_relations India New Zealand Free Trade Agreement The bilateral free trade agreement between India and New Zealand officially came into effect, offering duty-free access to Indian exports and targeting trade doubling by 2030. GS2 GS3

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2 environment AgriPV Support Scheme MNRE The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy announced plans for a central AgriPV support scheme to bridge the higher installation costs of agrivoltaic projects. GS3

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3 agriculture Unified Agri Welfare Portal AgriStack PM KISAN Union Agriculture Minister launched an upgraded unified digital agriculture platform combining key central farmer schemes. GS2 GS3

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4 schemes National SARAS Mela DAY NRLM Lakhpati Didi The National SARAS Mela was organized in Vijayawada, bringing together 1,500 rural women entrepreneurs under DAY-NRLM. GS2 GS3

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5 economy Judicial Anti-Avoidance Rule JAAR Income Tax GAAR CBDT International investors raised concerns with the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) regarding tax authorities invoking the Judicial Anti-Avoidance Rule (JAAR). GS3

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6 polity Medical Termination of Pregnancy MTP Act High Court… The Delhi High Court permitted a 16-year-old rape survivor to terminate a 31-week pregnancy beyond the statutory MTP limit. GS2

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